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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-23-2013, 07:21 AM
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That's a very versatile combination!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-22-2013, 09:03 AM
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This thread has made me dig up my DA-L 18-55mm that came with my K-x. I shot with it for the first year before moving on to better lenses. However, now that I started using it the past few days, I've been really happy with how lightweight and compact it is for a modern zoom. I can easily hand-hold the camera, with just one hand, and snap away. The actual optical results have also been surprisingly good; perhaps my expectations were set a bit low. Anyway, the light weight of the lens reminds me of when I use my primes and that makes me very happy. When I slapped my DA 18-135 or Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 zoom lenses back onto the camera, I definitely felt the weight of the camera every time I picked it up or put it down on a table. And those aren't even very heavy lenses, but are both over 400 grams.
Anyway, thanks for reminding me to give my lowly 18-55 a spin again. It's been a few years and it's just sat in my cabinet at home, feeling no love.
Now this weekend I might give some attention to my DA-L 50-200mm, which has been neglected ever since I acquired a DA 55-300... again, for the same reason as above, I bet I'll enjoy using the DA-L telephoto zoom because of its compactness and lightness, whereas the DA 55-300-- which excellent optically-- is definitely a bit bulky and large in comparison to the 50-200 zoom and doesn't always make it into my travel bag...
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